“Twine has told me that his five Fraine Supermarket branches employ 720 people, while his other companies employ more than 600 people. These are jobs being created for Ugandans, and the money generated remains within and continues to circulate in our economy,”Archbishop Kaziimba said.
According to the statement, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has informed the people of Tooro that he will honour their invitation and attend the coronation.
On September 2, 2024, Jimmy Akena announced his intention to run for the presidency in the 2026 general elections. His pronouncement marked the end of a 15-year electoral cycle without UPC's presence on the national presidential ballot paper.
Schools in Uganda closed for the second term holiday break on August 16, 2024, with most schools expected to open up for the third term on September 23, 2024. Holidaymakers are encouraged to engage in productive activities beyond education during the short holidays.